Sri Lanka women claim historic ODI series win over Pakistan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 6:21 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Sri Lanka Women secured their first bilateral ODI series victory over Pakistan Women in 24 years, winning 2-1 after an eight-wicket win in the decisive match in Hambantota. Following a defeat in the opening ODI, Sri Lanka rebounded dramatically with a record chase in the second game. In the final match, Sri Lanka restricted Pakistan to 187 all out, largely due to three wickets each from Chamari Athapaththu and Kavisha Dilhari. Athapaththu contributed with the bat, scoring 52 runs, while Harshitha Samarawickrama remained not out at 71 to lead the chase. The two sides are set to compete in a three-match T20I series starting on July 31 in Dambulla.
- •Sri Lanka Women win 2-1 in ODI series against Pakistan Women.
- •Match held in Hambantota on July 28, 2026.
- •Sri Lanka restricted Pakistan to 187 all out.
- •Harshitha Samarawickrama named Player of the Series with 173 runs.
- •T20I series begins July 31 in Dambulla.
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Sri Lanka women end 24-year wait, beat Pakistan 2-1 to clinch historic ODI series
"Sri Lanka Women achieved a significant bilateral ODI series win against Pakistan Women. They secured a 2-1 triumph after a dominant eight-wicket victory in the decider. Pakistan collapsed after a bright rebuild, setting a low target for Sri Lanka. Chamari Athapaththu led the comfortable chase with a composed fifty. Harshitha Samarawickrama was named Player of the Series for her consistent batting.
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